Entering 'Senior Day' with a three-game losing streak hanging over its head, Michigan State men's basketball righted the ship with a 53-49 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night.
The Spartans were led by fifth-year senior Malik Hall, who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Fellow fifth-year Tyson Walker led MSU in scoring with 19 points, and added five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Sophomore Tre Holloman was the only other Spartan who reached double-figures with 12 points and four rebounds. Here are the top highlight plays from Michigan State's victory...
Tyson Walker finishes with the soft kiss off the high glass
Tyson Walker is so elite at getting to the basket. @MSU_Basketball
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 7, 2024
: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/7QdZLdRg4I
Tre Holloman, assisted by A.J. Hoggard, knocks down his second 3-pointer
AGAIN it's Tre Holloman @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/YcTZWu9oZ9
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 7, 2024
Malik Hall knocks down a turnaround jumper over two defenders
Malik Hall is feeling it coming out of the half. @iammalikhall x @MSU_Basketball
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 7, 2024
: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/r2xOgrEPDf
The Izzone relentless chants 'Air Ball' at Boo Buie after this second-half shot missed everything
The Michigan State fans are letting Boo Buie hear it after this shot pic.twitter.com/juzn2lfKIj
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 7, 2024
A.J. Hoggard finds Tyson Walker in transition off a steal
Michigan State is tough to stop in transition.
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) March 7, 2024
: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/K7BgHQUkL9
Malik Hall rotates defensively and collects a huge block
REJECTED ❌@MSU_Basketball x @iammalikhall pic.twitter.com/RkJ6aufwRf
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 7, 2024
Tyson Walker with the tough finish inside to reach 2,000 career points
Tyson Walker's got 2️⃣K career points. @TysonWalker13 x @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/nlovke8gQd
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 7, 2024
Full highlight package
HIGHLIGHTS from Senior Night ️ pic.twitter.com/ggMedICSkP
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) March 7, 2024
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